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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kruger Park

General Info

What is Kruger Park?
Are there guided tours available in Kruger Park?
What is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)?
What wildlife can be found in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?
How is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park managed?

Health and Safety

What are some common cultural customs in South Africa?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in South Africa?
Are there any restrictions on camping in Kruger National Park?
Are there medical facilities available in Kruger National Park?
What are some common health risks in South Africa?

Mammals

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How big are porcupines?

Snakes

Can the Black Mamba be kept as a pet?
How does the Mozambique spitting cobra spit its venom?
Are the snakes in Kruger National Park venomous?
Are Mozambique spitting cobras aggressive towards humans?
What should I do if I encounter a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?

History


When was Kruger National Park established?
What is the The Masorini archaeological site?
What was the significance of the Sabie Game Reserve in the creation of Kruger National Park?
What was the role of James Stevenson-Hamilton in the history of Kruger National Park?

Flora

Can you eat the leaves of a mopane tree?
What is the Tamboti Tree?
What is a Marula Tree?
Is the Sausage Tree endangered?
What is the fruit of the Marula Tree used for?

Birds

Why are Southern Ground Hornbills endangered?
How can I see Southern Ground Hornbills in Kruger National Park?
What is the significance of ostriches in African culture?
What Birds can be found in the Kruger Park?
How do you identify an African Fish Eagle?

Insects

What is the largest spider found in the Kruger Park?
Are Golden orb spiders venomous?
What is the most dangerous spider found in the Kruger Park?
What do termites eat?
What is a Rain Spider?

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Animals in the Kruger Park

Lion
Impala
Giraffe
Hippo
Suni
Honey Badger
Hyena
Leopard
Pangolin
Serval
Bushbabies
Warthog
Cheetah
Baboon
Porcupine
Spotted Hyena
Brown Hyena
Aardvark
Blue Wildebeest
Eland
Kudu
Common Duiker
Klipspringer
Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
Mountain Reedbuck
Nyala
Oribi
Elephant